INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
Books about Instruments
Guitar and other String Instruments / Harmonica / Keyboard Instruments / Piano
Brass Instruments /
Percussion Instruments
Recorder and Tin Whistle /
Other Wind Instruments
Songbooks and Vocal Music
Books About Instruments
Music for Everyone . This book is hard to categorize since it shows teachers
in grades PreK-2 how to make basic rhythm instruments and then offers a variety
of songs to sing while using the instruments. If you like to purchase online,
you can follow the link above for more details, cover art, and shopping cart. If
you would rather order in other ways, you can look
here for more details.
Musical
Instruments by Ellen J. McHenry. Dover, 1995. This informative coloring
book introduces each instrument in order of type. It includes a wide variety of
instruments, including those not usually found in orchestras such as accordion,
guitar, and bagpipe. informative captions explain how the instruments are
played. This is part of the Dover Pictorial Archives Series and includes limited
reproduction rights. 48 pages. BTH-4314. $2.95* while current supplies last.
 Musical Instruments from A-Z
by Bobbie Kalman. Crabtree. A photographic introduction to a wide
variety of instruments from all over the world, in alphabetical order. Includes
musical terms and index. For ages 6-9, reading level, grades 1-3. Paper, 32
pages. $7.16-D
 The Ultimate
Game and Activity Pack for Orchestra by Artie Almeida. Heritage Music
Press. This is a comprehensive package for teaching students in grades 3-6
about the orchestra. It includes
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Orchestra Flash Cards to teach and reinforce orchestra
terms.
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An Orchestra Concentration Game based on the terms
learned with the flash cards
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Instrument Families of the Orchestra Game, in which
children listen to and identify specific instruments of the orchestra
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An aural activity called Clip the Instruments
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A CD which has all the aural examples needed.
BTH-4316. $35.96-D Out of Stock.
 You
Can Teach Yourself to Make Music with Homemade Instruments by Mark
Nelson. Mel Bay, 1995. This title, now out of print, teaches people of all ages
to produce music from instruments they make themselves with readily available
materials and simple tools. The book also features music from around the world
written for these homemade instruments, and ideas for playing in groups and
alone, with information on the clave, playing percussion instruments, reading a
dulcimer tablature, and tuning a dulcimer. Some of the instruments you can make
are the cardboard tube shaker, chicken drum, spirit caller, bells, gongs,
cymbals, clave, guiro, drum, bongo, shepherd's flute, zurna, mouthbow, gut
bucket bass, bleach bottle banjo, ghichak, tin can dulcimer, and more. What a
fun way to recycle! 112 pages. BTH-4319. $9.95* I have one left.
Guitar
 Children's Guitar Method 1
by William Bay. This is a popular and
creative method for teaching guitar to young children. This approach to learning
integrates, from the very beginning, chord playing with note reading. The
students start with easy one finger chord forms and strum accompaniments to
numerous songs. Note reading is then methodically and carefully introduced. Two
subsequent volumes complete this course. The method features Ron Wheeler's
colorful cartoon artwork. it is written in standard notation. 48 pages.
BTH-4337. $5.95*
 Children's Guitar Method
2 by William Bay. This
is a popular and creative method for teaching guitar to young children. This
approach to learning integrates, from the very beginning, chord playing with
note reading. The students start with easy one finger chord forms and strum
accompaniments to numerous songs. Note reading is then methodically and
carefully introduced. One subsequent volume completes this course. The method
features Ron Wheeler's colorful cartoon artwork. it is written in standard
notation. 48 pages. BTH-4338. $6.26-D
 Children's Guitar Method
3 by William Bay. This
is a popular and creative method for teaching guitar to young children. This
approach to learning integrates, from the very beginning, chord playing with
note reading. The students start with easy one finger chord forms and strum
accompaniments to numerous songs. Note reading is then methodically and
carefully introduced. This is the last of three volumes and
completes this course. The method features Ron Wheeler's colorful cartoon
artwork. it is written in standard notation. 48 pages. BTH-4339. $6.26-D
 Learn
to Play the Guitar: An Introduction to Acoustic and Electric Guitar by
Louisa Somerfield and Tim Pells. EDC, 1988. This handy guide provides beginners
with a solid technical background on acoustic, electric and bass guitars. It
then leads them to more advanced techniques. Step-by-step illustrated
instructions are accompanied by background information and some exponents of
each style: blues, folk music, heavy metal, reggae, classical, and more. There
are also plenty of tunes provided for practicing the skills taught in the book.
Readers will also find hints on buying the right instrument and
accessories and getting the most out of them. There are further hints on
rehearsing, performing, and recording. 64 pages. For all reading ages. BTH-4247.
$9.86-D
Children's Classic Guitar Method by Bay. A very
easy, basic, unintimidating instructional book for learning to play classical guitar that
doesn't have to be limited to children. Easy-to-read print and clear illustrations.
Everything a beginner needs to know. Paper, 56 pages Cat # MB. $6.26-D
Easy Way to Tune Guitars by Filiberto.
`Learn to tune your guitar in six easy, well-illustrated lessons -- one for each string.
At the end there are additional aids showing identical note, and methods of checking
accuracy. Paper, 20 pages. Cat# MB. $3.56-D
 Fun with the Guitar
by Mel Bay.
Mel Bay, 1970. This book will help the older beginning student get started playing tunes
on the guitar right away. Covers fingerboard, tuning, simplest chords, and familiar tunes
that use them. Paper, 40 pages. BTH-4268. $4.46-D
 Fun with the Violin by
Bill Bay. Mel Bay, 1971. This is a
collection of 47 big-note, level 1 easy solos on old favorites designed to build
technique, range, and endurance while maintaining student interest. These
familiar folk tunes are fun to play and ideal as a supplement to any method. All
of the solos in this text may be played together in ensemble with the Fun With
Viola, Fun With Cello, and Fun With String Bass books. Basic information on
parts of the violin and tuning is included. The tunes in this book provide an
excellent source of practice material for learning note values, articulations,
and dynamics. Bowings are included throughout the book. 32 pages. BTH-4332.
$4.95*
Mel Bay's Easiest Country Guitar Book
by William Bay et all. Mel Bay, 1990. This book for beginners begins with just
enough music instruction in note and tablature reading and guitar basics to get
you started playing easy country tunes with strum picking or bass-run
accompaniment. There is a chord chart at the end for handy reference. This book
is now out of print, but I have two left. 24 pages. BTH-4342. $3.95*
 Mel Bay's Easiest
Fingerpicking Guitar Book
by William Bay and Tommy Flint. Mel Bay, 1990.
This book teaches fingerpicking accompaniment styles and
solo styles for the beginning fingerstyle guitarist. Written in notation and
tablature. 24 pages. BTH-4343. $3.95*
Mel Bay's Easiest Guitar Chord Book
by William Bay. Mel Bay, 1990. A unique, yet simple,
format makes this a valuable book for any guitarist. The chords are shown in a
tree-dimensional visual format and are classified as easy, standard,
full-sounding, barre, jazz, and rock power forms. Chords are shown in each of
these categories where applicable. In each key, major, minor, dominant 7th,
minor 7th, major 7th, diminished, and augmented chord forms are presented.
20 pages. BTH-4344. $3.95*
 Mel Bay's Easiest Guitar
Theory Book by Rob Goldsmith. Mel Bay, 1992. This
is bare-bones, beginner's approach to music theory as applied to the guitar. It
discusses half and whole-tones, enharmonics, scales as played across the strings
or up the neck, the four types of triads, inversions, chord voicings, arpeggios,
diminished 7th chords, intervals, and chord progressions. It also contains blank
chord grids and neck diagrams for student annotations. This is a book to be read
and studied rather than played. 40 pages. BTH-4345. $4.46-D
 Mel Bay's Easiest Guitar Song
Book by William Bay. Mel Bay, 1990. This is a rousing, fun-filled
collection of songs in the keys of G and D. It's just right for the person who
wants to pick up a guitar and start strumming. 24 pages. BTH-4346, $3.95*
 Mel
Bay's Guitar Chords by Mel Bay, 1990. This is for those who want to
learn the basic guitar chords. At the front is an index of the guitar chords
covered classified by Major, Minor, Seventh, Diminished, Augmented, Ninth, Major
Seventh, Minor Seventh, Seventh Aug. Fifth, Seventh Dim. Fifth, Sixth, and Minor
Sixth. Photos show you how to hold the guitar and pick and all the chord finger
positions for playing the chord. Next to each chord photo hand position is the
chord as it appears on the musical staff and the a diagram of the guitar strings
for the chord. A great value for those who need a handy reference or who are
learning the chords for the first time. 48 pages. BTH-4269. $4.46-D
Usborne
Book of Easy Violin Tunes by Susan Mayes. EDC. 1996. This music book
contains over 60 pieces, in a variety of styles, for young violinists. They are
carefully graded to help players steadily develop their technical and
musical skills. Pieces are placed in context with lively illustrations and
information on composers. Detailed explanations, diagrams and photographs give
extra help with hand positions and other technical matters. This is the ideal
supplement to violin lessons for beginners of all ages. 48 pages. Now out of
print so my supply is limited. 48 pages. BTH-4267. $9.95*
 You Can Teach Yourself Guitar
by William Bay. Mel Bay, 1989. This book describes and illustrates different
kinds of guitars, explains how to buy and care for a guitar, how to hold it, how
to tune it, how to read chord symbols, and how to read time signatures. It
assumes a basic knowledge of note reading. The rest of the book is devoted to
the songs, which range from very beginning level to those using more advanced
techniques. Chords are introduced gradually and more are added as the book goes
on, as are new techniques. Over 60 songs are provides, mostly spirituals,
folk, Christian, and blues. Master chord reference chart is included. 112
pages. BTH.4270. $8.96-D
 You Can Teach Yourself Classic Guitar
by William Bay. Mel Bay, 1994. This is an easy to understand yet very
comprehensive method. You will learn to play classic guitar in all of the basic
keys. In addition you will play a very wide assortment of solos ranging from the
Renaissance to 20th Century compositions. You will be learn to play many of the
great student masterpieces by composers such as Sor, Carcassi, Carulli, Diabelli,
Guiliani, Bach, Handel and Dowland. There are also studies for playing in the
2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th positions. Great or those who like to learn as they go.
112 pages. BTH-4320. $8.96-D. This price will go up if I have to reorder. I have
one left at this price.
 You Can Teach Yourself
Country Guitar by Dix Bruce. Mel Bay, 1994. This is a
step-at-a-time enjoyable method for teaching yourself to play great sounding
country guitar. Dix Bruce, in his humorous yet musically "right-on" teaching
style, introduces you to country back-up, bass runs, Carter-style bluegrass
picking, the Nashville Numbering System for indicating chord changes, use of the
capo, transposition, and much more. Work at your own pace and learn to sound
like the country greats! Written in standard notation and tablature. Contains a
chord dictionary and some blank music writing pages 96 pages. BTH-4321. $9.95*
Out of print in this form. Have only one left.
You
Can Teach Yourself Folk Singing Guitar by Jerry Silverman. Mel Bay,
1993. This is a step-at-a-time method for teaching yourself to play
great sounding guitar for folk singing. Beginning with how to hold the guitar,
in Section One you will learn to play in the keys of A, G, E, and C. In
Section Two you will review the chords and basic strums you learned in Section
One and move on to songs in minor keys and songs with more than three chords.
You probably know most of the songs in the book, and they progress in difficulty
as you progress in learning. Written in standard notation and tablature.
Basic chord chart and instructions for tuning appear at the end. Work at your
own pace and you'll soon be playing your own accompaniment to folk songs. 95
pages. BTH-4322. $9.95. Now out of print but i have one left.
 You Can Teach Yourself
Guitar by Ear by Mike Christiansen. Mel Bay, 1994. Ever wondered what
chords to play when you want to join in with someone who's already singing or
playing a song? If you are the
guitarist at a campfire sing, if you want to learn a song from a recording, or
if you want to write your own songs, this book will show you how. This
book will teach you to improvise and accompany singers by ear. Music
reading ability is not required to benefit and learn from this method. Includes
a CD. 68 pages. BTH-4326. $9.86-D. Although this not previously owned, it has
been on the shelf and has a moderately worn bottom corner from its time on
display at curriculum fairs.
 You Can Teach Yourself Guitar
Chords.
Mel Bay, 1987. Rather
than the usual alphabetic or encyclopedic chord listing (C, Cm, C-, C+, etc.)
this comprehensive chord reference book presents guitar chords as they are
actually used in specific keys (C, Am, F, G7, Dm, E7). Chords are further
classified in five basic "zones" on the fretboard. By learning each zone
carefully and playing the review studies at the end of each section guitarists
can enhance their knowledge of chord forms and their ability to "make the
changes" throughout the entire fretboard. An important appendix presents
essential music theory regarding scale and chord construction while offering
additional chord forms in each zone. Highly recommended for guitarists of all
playing levels. 112 pages. BTH-4323. $9.86*
Harmonica
Children's Harmonica Method
by Bay. Absolutely the easiest step-by-step method available. Ideal for young
children in either individual or group instruction, this text presents basic concepts and
very carefully advances the child into harmonica performance. Utilizes favorite melodies
such as Jingle Bells; London Bridge; Oh When the Saints; Pop Goes the Weasel; Camptown
Races; and more. Paper, 40 pages. BTH-4281, $6.26-D
 Mel Bay's Easiest Harmonica
Book
by William Bay. Mel Bay,
1990. Use this step-by-step
method for playing harmonica solos. The format is simple and visually
attractive. Through graded lessons, you will learn how to find and play the
individual notes on the diatonic harmonica, as well as learning to read simple
musical notation. Includes a diatonic note chart. The songs include chords for
accompaniment. 20 pages. BTH-4341. $3.95*
 Fun
with the Harmonica by Bill Bay. A great beginner's book for learning
diatonic harmonica performance. Contains 42 songs, all easy and fun to play. Diatonic,
Blues, and Chromatic harmonica stylings are all contained in this book. Also includes a
section teaching the rudiments of music. The book teaches tone variance, bend, vibrato,
and tremolo. 32 pp.BTH-4333. $4.45-D
Keyboard Instruments
First
Book of the Keyboard by Anthony Marks. EDC, 1995. This colorful
beginners' guide to playing keyboard instruments helps students learn music
theory and reading music in an entertaining way that is simple to understand.
Children will be able to play simple tunes almost immediately. Friendly,
colorful, cartoon characters act as guides through the process. Each new concept
is paired with practice tune, and there is lots more music to play later
in the book, including well-known tunes, folk songs, and Christmas carols.
You'll also learn a bit about the history of electronic instruments and gather
some tips on using the various features of the keyboard. 64 pages. BTH-4245.
$10.95* Out of print. One left
 Fun with the Accordion
by Frank Zucco. Mel Bay, 1975. A great solo book for the accordion player
who is just beginning. This book provides a wide range of favorites in both the
folk and light classic styles, including polkas, ragtime, bluegrass, Dixieland,
and songs from many lands. All the selections were carefully arranged to provide
a full accordion sound. 32 pages. BTH-4336. $4.95*
 Usborne Book of More Easy
Keyboard Tunes
by Anna
Suschitzky. EDC, 1994. This book contains over 50 carefully graded tunes which
will help players move steadily from simple pieces at the beginning to more
difficult music at the end. Friendly cartoon characters point out details in the
music and offer hints about playing. 64 pages. For students 7 years and up.
BTH-4248. $8.95* Out of print but I still have one left.
Recorder and Tin Whistle
 Children's
Tinwhistle Method by McCaskill & Gilliam. Everything the beginner needs
to know to start playing the tin whistle -- musical facts, note reading, fingering
postitions and tunes children know and love. Clear instructions and step-by-step diagrams.
Paper, 32 pages.BTH-4275. $8.50*
 Deluxe Tinwhistle Songbook:
Irish Music and Ballads by Patrick Conway. Ireland's Patrick Conway has
collected 71 favorite Irish ballads, hornpipes, jigs, and reels and transcribed them for
the D tin whistle. Complete fingering diagrams and guitar chords are shown for each piece.
Also included is basic information on how to play the tin whistle, a fingering
chart for the keys of D and G on the D whistle, an introduction to music
reading, and a section on ornamentation. Beginning to intermediate in
difficulty. 88 pages. BTH-4317 $6.95* (Will go
up when I need to reorder.)
 First
Book of the Recorder, an Usborne book. A simple guide to the descant
recorder for absolute beginners. Clear text and straightforward exercises allow young
children to advance at a steady pace. The tunes have been carefully selected and graded to
help players develop their technical and musical skills at a gradually. Lively cartoon
characters explain how to play each note and provide an entertaining introduction to
reading and understanding music. There are also games, puzzles, and fascinating facts
about the recorder. 64 pages. BTH-4266. $9.86-D
 Fun
With the Tinwhistle by William Bay. This beginning method/songbook is
designed for the D tin whistle. Includes music theory, fingering diagrams, note studies,
and plenty of songs for practice. 40 pages. BTH-4274. $4.46-D
 Fun
With the Recorder by Franz Zelder. A very
popular beginner's text which presents a step-by-step method of soprano (descant) recorder
instruction supported by carefully written studies, examples, and songs. This book is
designed to meet the demand for a clear, easy-to-understand, and pedagogically
well-constructed method, in a form that is suitable for both classroom teaching and
individual instruction. It may be used in class with the companion Fun with the Alto
Recorder. 31 pp. BTH-4271. $4.46-D
 Recorder
Music for Children: 47 Easy Folk Songs for Recorder with Chordal Accompaniment
by Jerry Silverman. Mel Bay, 1990.
The tunes in this collection have been chosen to give the beginning recorder
player an opportunity to make "real music" from the very beginning. Each piece
is given in three keys: C, F, and G (and sometimes in their respective relative
minor keys: A minor, D minor, and E minor, as well. ) The range of tunes
gradually increases from a third to a ninth. Several rounds have also been
included, and all the tunes have been harmonized with chord symbols for guitar,
autoharp, or piano. This book contains only music, no instruction or fingering
pictures. 48 pages. BTH-4272. $7.16-D
 You
Can Teach Yourself Recorder. Mel Bay. A comprehensive yet easy-to-understand recorder method ideal for any age.
Incorporates clear visual presentation with a wealth of melodic studies and pieces of all
styles. 80 pp. BTH-4318. $8.96-D
 You Can
Teach Yourself Tinwhistle by McCaskill & Gilliam. Mel Bay,
1994. A comprehensive yet easy-to-understand tin whistle method ideal for any age.
Incorporates clear visual presentation with a wealth of melodic studies and pieces of all
styles. Includes fingering charts. 80 pp. Softcover. BTH-4276. $8.96-D
 A Young
Musician's Guide to the Recorder: A Classroom Approach for the Beginning
Recorder Student
by Charles W. Lauterbach. Heritage Music Press, ©2003.
Contains Accompaniment CD for 33 of the songs and exercises. Students learn to
read music as they learn to play simple songs and exercises on the recorder.
There are also some duets. Also included are some paper and pencil exercises.
Consumable. 48 pages. BTH-2255. $13.46-D
Other
Wind Instruments
 Mel
May's Flute Handbook by by McCaskill & Gilliam. Mel Bay, 1994. A
handy text filled with notes on embouchure, hand position, and breath support,
daily warm-ups, major and minor scales and arpeggios, lower octave etudes,
contemporary etudes, and a trill and note fingering chart! The easy-to-use
format makes it an excellent companion to any beginning to intermediate method.
56 pages. BTH-4328. $7.95* Out of stock.
 Fun with the Flute: Level 1 --
Easy Solos by Bill Bay. Mel Bay, 1970. A popular collection of 47
folk songs arranged in big-note, easy style for the beginning student. Written
to provide engaging playing material at an early level of development. An
excellent method supplement containing many fun and familiar melodies including:
Alouette; Aura Lee; Battle Hymn of the Republic; Bill Bailey; Won't You Please
Come Home; Black is the Color of My True Love's Hair; Blow the Man Down; Down By
the Riverside; Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes; Frankie and Johnny;
Greensleeves; and more. 32 pages. BTH-4327. $4.95*
Brass
Instruments
Fun
with the Trombone by Bill Bay. Mel Bay, 1971. Big note solos on
folk favorites designed to build technique, range and endurance while
maintaining student interest. Serves as a supplement to any method. 32 pages.
BTH-4331. $4.95*
 Fun with the Trumpet
by
Bill Bay, Mel Bay, 1970. This book contains a collection
of big-note, easy favorite melodies designed to build technique, range, and
endurance while holding and maintaining student interest. A fingering chart is
also included. An ideal supplement to any method. 32 pages. BTH-4330. $4.95*
Percussion Instruments
Fun
with Drums by John Brophy. Mel Bay, 1973. An excellent beginner's book
for the snare drum student. This book is designed to be used a supplement to a
regular method to help the student and keep interest high while at the same time
making it educational. 32 pages. BTH-4329. $4.95*
 You Can Teach Yourself Drums
by James Morton. Mel Bay, 1990. This easy to follow book
teaches basic drum set percussion concepts progressively, so that if you stick
with it, you will have a good foundation upon which to further build your
skills. There are four learning tracks presented in the book: Technique-
including the grip, sticking, and methods used to achieve musical sounds, as
well as the principle of learning good habits from the beginning. Reading-basic
reading principles are introduced in this book in logical sequence. Writing-By
actually notating the rhythms you find challenging, you'll develop an
increasingly intimate awareness of the note and rest values if which they are
comprised. Application-after basic principles are introduced, you'll have the
opportunity to apply them in musical context. 96 pages. BTH-4325. $9.86-D
Songbooks and Vocal Music
Action Songs for Children by Pamela Cooper Bye.
Contains over fifty favorite songs for children simple piano arrangements and chords.
Lyrics are included. Some pages are illustrated in black and white. Contains popular songs
such as "This Old Man,' Kookaburra," "London Bridge,"
"Alouette," "The Bear Went Over the Mountain," "Bingo,"
"Hush Little Baby," "The Eensy-Weensy Spider," "Old MacDonald had
a Farm," "Pop! Goes the Weasel," "The Wheels on the Bus," and
many, many more. 70 pages. Cat. #MB-94692 / $8.06-D
Campfire Songbook by Silverman. 60 Favorite
Sing-Alongs with Chordal Accompaniments. Includes favorites such as "Blow the Man
Down," "Erie Canal," "When the Saints Go Marchin' In," "Down
by the Riverside," "Home in that Rock," and more. Also includes a few songs
featuring alcoholic beverages, so if drinking folk songs offend you, please don't buy this
book. Softcover, workbook size. BTH-4312. $7.16-D
Children Sing Around the World: Favorite Children's Songs from
Many Lands
by Jerry Silverman. Contains over thirty songs from
other lands along with melody lines, chords, lyrics with English translations,
and piano accompaniment. 62 pages.BTH-4284. $7.16-D
Giving Voice: A Handbook for Choir Directors and Trainers
by Hill, Parfitt, and Ash. Will help all choir directors improve their
training skills. Covers warm-ups and vocal exercises, the physiology of singing, an
illustrated section on beating patterns, conducting techniques, group dynamics, and
preparations of rehearsals and music. Softcover, 87 pages and index. BTH-4263. $19.95*
Do you direct or sing
in a choir? A friend of mine has started a business that will let you
download individual parts (soprano, alto, tenor) for a selection of choir
anthems for a very reasonable fee. How helpful is it to be able to practice your
part at home by singing along with someone who knows it? I would have loved that
when I was in a choir.
Here's a link that describes what Joan can do for you. I hope you will
check it out.
 Lullabies:
An Illustrated Songbook produced by the Metropolitan Museum of
Arts. Hardcover with dustjacket. 96 pages. Each double-page spread in this book
contains a lullaby with both words and simple musical accompaniment for piano
(with guitar chords above), and a lovely art reproduction that is related on the
facing page. As your child grows, he or she can learn to play the songs, sing
them and also delight in the paintings. This would make a treasured gift for
someone about to bring a child into the world. Artists represented include Mary
Cassatt, Vincent van Gogh, Manet, Kate Greenaway, Lucia Fuller, and more. There
are more than 80 works of art spanning over 5000 years of history from cultures
all over the world. And there are 37 beloved lullabies, also representing many
different cultures. You're sure to find your favorites among them. BTH-2390.
$22.50-D Out of stock.
Piggyback Songs: New Songs Sung to the Tunes of
Childhood Favorites compiled by Jean Warren. Totline Books, compiled
from songs contributed to the Totline Newsletter. 1984. Workbook size. The songs
include chords for guitar and autoharp, but not melody lines. It is assumed that
the tunes will be familiar to the readers. There is no music to read and the
songs are easy to learn. May be used in families or schools or anywhere else
where songs are needed. Song are arranged by the following themes: Winter,
Spring, Summer, Fall, School, and About Me. Motions are included for
some songs. These 160 songs are for PreK-K. 64 pages. BTH-3228. $8.93-D
 More Piggyback
Songs: New Songs Sung to the Tunes of Childhood Favorites compiled by
Jean Warren. Totline Books, compiled from songs contributed to the Totline
Newsletter. 1984. Workbook size. New songs include chords, but not melody lines.
It is assumed that the tunes will be familiar to the readers. There is no music
to read and the songs are easy to learn. May be used in families or schools or
anywhere else where songs are needed. Song are arranged by the following themes:
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, and School. Motions are included for
some songs. These 185 songs are for PreK-K. 96 pages. BTH-3229. $9.93-D
 You
Can Teach Yourself to Sing by Karen Oleson. Mel Bay, 1997. This book is for those who would like to develop their vocal skills on
their own. Learn how to care for your vocal instrument, find your natural posture,
manage your breath, develop resonance and vibrato, articulate vowels and consonants, and
find your vocal range. Gives hints for singing in different styles, with exercises and
songs to try. Paper, 72 pages. BTH-4282. $8.96-D
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